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Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

For the first time, the Supreme Court has clarified the implications of climate legislation on planning decisions and development plans, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

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New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

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What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

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Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

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Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

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Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

A 31-year-old man in west Cork has been remanded in custody to appear before Clonakilty District Court in two weeks’ time.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Colm Dineen of Cappaghmore, Ballydehob, Co Cork appeared before Macroom District Court in Co Cork on Wednesday for offences related to cattle theft. Olivia Kelleher reports.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

The latest round of legal proceedings between Michael Scully and Coucal Limited went in favour of the group of investors who bought into one of Castle Carbery's Polish funds.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

The Permian salt formation roughly 1,500 m below the Larne Lough, could enable storage of up to 500 million m³ of renewable gas, writes Stephen Robb .

PODCAST 19 November 2025

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

The dead calves were found as a result of a major investigation conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in September 2022. David Raleigh reports.

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Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

IFFPG is Ireland's approved farm plastics recycling compliance scheme collecting an estimated 45,000t of farm plastics this year.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

When making a will, its important to be mindful of being fair to children. What you regard as fair may not be fair in your child's view.

MONEY MENTOR 19 November 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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